WorldNomads.com has recently announced the 2012 Travel Photography Scholarship competition – a chance for emerging travel photographers to work in Oman. Through this competition WorldNomads.com and National Geographic Channel are giving one aspiring photographer the opportunity to accompany renowned wildlife and natural history photographer, Jason Edwards, on assignment in Oman. This opportunity is open to any non-professional trying to start a career in Travel Photography – photography students or keen amateurs/pro-amateurs looking for a foot in the door. This is a global opportunity – you may be a resident of any country.

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MicroFlicks, a global microfinance film challenge hosted by World Vision and VisionFund, is sending five outstanding filmmakers on an expense-paid trip across the globe to produce films that inspire. This contest is open to all filmmakers, located in any country on the planet. All are encouraged to apply and submit their best work. Completed films will compete head-to-head in an online competition that will crown one film the “Microfinance Film of 2013” in May 2013.

Read more about MicroFlicks, A Global Microfinance Film Challenge on Contest Watchers.